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$448,007$317 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 78How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026

5379 280TH ST

RINGSTED, IA 50578
2
Beds
2
Baths
1,412 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
35.4 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1976
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$448K
$348K low$548K high
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$448,007
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$358,406

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,330 (2024)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$319,390 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$80,690
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$238,700
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$278,340
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$319,390

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.30 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Rural Residence
CountyPalo Alto
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.35.40
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Yes
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Attached
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck · 25 ft²Porch · 160 ft²

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
North Union Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 7.3 mi
H
North Union High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 11.0 mi
M
North Union Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 14.4 mi

District: North Kossuth Community School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 50578These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.133
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.89
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.10

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.86%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.11%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.12%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.397
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.6 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$75,618
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$89,687
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.46°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.31 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.61%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.Yes

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

5379 280th St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Among the most valuable homes in Ringsted 50578
  • Among the highest price per square foot in Ringsted 50578
  • Has a bigger lot than 94% of homes in Palo Alto County
  • Newer than 89% of homes in Ringsted 50578

What homes are worth in Ringsted 50578

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$30K$382K

This home is worth more than almost all homes in Ringsted 50578.

How it measures up in Ringsted 50578

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Ringsted 50578.

Estimated value$448,007
CheaperTypical $81,735Pricier

Pricier than almost all homes nearby

Price per ft²$317
CheaperTypical $65Pricier

Pricier than almost all homes nearby

Living area1,412 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,369 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 56% of homes nearby

Lot size35.4 ac
SmallerTypical 0.32 acBigger

Bigger than 88% of homes nearby

Year built1976
OlderTypical 1920Newer

Newer than 89% of homes nearby

How 5379 280th St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRingsted 50578Palo Alto County
Estimated valuepricier than$448,007almost all homes95% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$317almost all homes97% of homes
Living areabigger than1,412 ft²56% of homes51% of homes
Lot sizebigger than35.4 ac88% of homes94% of homes
Year builtnewer than197689% of homes77% of homes

About 5379 280th St

How much is 5379 280th St, Ringsted, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 5379 280th St, Ringsted, IA is $448,007 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $348,463 to $547,551. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

How big is 5379 280th St, Ringsted, IA?

5379 280th St, Ringsted, IA has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,412 square feet of living space and a 35.40-acre lot.

When was 5379 280th St, Ringsted, IA built?

5379 280th St, Ringsted, IA was built in 1976, making it 50 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 5379 280th St, Ringsted, IA?

5379 280th St, Ringsted, IA is assigned to North Union Elementary School (elementary), rated A; North Union High School (high), rated A-; North Union Middle School (middle), rated B. All sit in North Kossuth Community School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 5379 280th St, Ringsted, IA compare to other homes in Ringsted 50578?

Among the 319 homes in Ringsted 50578, it is worth more than almost all of them ($448,007 against a typical $81,735), its price per square foot is higher than almost all of them ($317 against a typical $65), it is bigger than 56% of them (1,412 ft² against a typical 1,369 ft²), its lot is bigger than 88% of them (35.4 ac against a typical 0.32 ac) and it is newer than 89% of them (1976 against a typical 1920). Measured against all of Palo Alto County, it is worth more than 95% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 5379 280th St, Ringsted, IA?

The 2024 property tax bill for 5379 280th St, Ringsted, IA was $3,330. The county assessed it at $319,390.

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